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US announces new sanctions on 'facilitators' of Iran’s oil exports
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting non-Iranian entities that it says have helped Iran dodge Washington's sanctions on its oil exports. The sanctions announced on the US Treasury Department's website on Wednesday covered 22...

Trump tariffs, conflicts pose risks to UK economy: BoE
LONDON: US tariffs unpredictability, trade tensions between Beijing and Washington as well as conflicts in Iran, Gaza and Ukraine pose risks to UK financial stability, the Bank of England warned Wednesday. “Risks and uncertainty associated with...

Iran’s Nuclear Program Impossible to End by Military Means – IAEA Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250709/irans-nuclear-program-impossible-to-end-by-military-means--iaea-chief-1122418181.html Iran’s Nuclear Program Impossible to End by Military Means – IAEA Chief Iran’s Nuclear Program Impossible to End by Military...

Foreign Ministry: Allegations by Iranian Ambassador to Armenia regarding outcome document of 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi are unacceptable
Baku, July 9, AZERTAC “The allegations made by Mehdi Sobhani, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia, regarding the outcome document of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), held in the...

OFAC Targets DPRK Cyber Ops, Fines Harman Over Iran Sales
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding North Korea’s illicit cyber operations and imposed a $1.45 million penalty on Harman International for violations of Iran...

The Iran-Israel war: A blow to China's status in the Middle East
During the 6-7 July BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, conflicts in the Middle East featured prominently on the agenda, with a joint declaration urging an end to the “cycle of violence” in the region and deploring military strikes against...

Market Digest: ORCL
Summary The Second-Quarter: Getting Used to Uncertainty The second quarter of 2025 represented a remarkable turnaround from a down first quarter. The second quarter did not start well, as adverse reaction to President Trump's 'Liberation Day'...

Iran warns energy producers must not be targeted, citing threat to global stability
TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad warned that military aggression against energy-producing nations violates international law and threatens global stability, urging a commitment to peace and cooperation to ensure secure and sustainable...
Iranian FM calls for collective regional action against Israeli aggression
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, called for a united regional stance in the face of the Israeli aggressive and expansionist policy. During the meeting which happened on...
Not Russia, Iran's New Ally Arms Khamenei's Forces With Killer Missiles Against Israel | Details
Raveena Tandon Slams Crew For Recording Shraddha Kapoor And Rahul Mody Secretly Raveena Tandon slammed a cabin crew member for secretly filming Shraddha Kapoor and her rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody on a flight. The old clip, recorded in February...

Baku slams Iranian envoy’s remarks on summit statement
July 9, 2025 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has denounced as unacceptable the statements made by Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani regarding the communiqué adopted at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in...

Greater risk to UK economy following Trump's tariffs, says Bank of England
The future of the UK economy is weaker and more uncertain due to President Trump's tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Bank of England has said. "The outlook for UK growth over the coming year is a little weaker and more uncertain," the...

Armenian, Iranian Defense Chiefs Talk By Phone
In a short statement on the call, the Armenian Defense Ministry said they discussed “international and regional security” and “bilateral cooperation.” “Both sides underscored the importance of enhancing stability and peace in the region,” added...

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to deepen defence, economic ties
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on July 9, 2025. Picture: X/@ForeignOfficePk Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) agreed to boost their...
Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country's ethnic minorities
SHUKRIYA BRADOST Virginia Tech Published: July 9, 2025 (THE CONVERSATION) The 12-day confrontation between Iran and Israel in June 2025 may not have escalated into a full-scale regional war, but it marks a potentially critical turning point in...

Pakistan, Turkiye aim for $5b trade volume to deepen bilateral relations
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure, with both countries aiming to boost...
Iran FM Araghchi Meets Saudi's MBS As Netanyahu Makes Big Plans With Trump In US
Bharat Bandh: Chaos Erupts, Key Services Hit As Over 25 Crore Workers Stage Nationwide Protest The central trade unions have announced a nationwide strike for july 9, with over 25 crore workers from various sectors expected to participate. The...

Israeli women face ‘invisible war’ of abuse as Iran tensions boil
Domestic violence ‘nearly doubled’ since 2023; Israelis in ‘crisis of survival’ warns aid agency JERUSALEM — Thousands of women in Israel are fighting their own “invisible” battles against domestic abuse, abandonment, and crushing poverty as...

World News | Pak, Turkiye Agree to Deepen Defence, Economic Ties
Islamabad, Jul 9 (PTI) Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday agreed to boost their cooperation in a range of sectors, including defence, trade, energy and infrastructure, aiming to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 5 billion. This was agreed...

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost defence and economic cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye Wednesday agreed to boost their cooperation in a range of sectors, including defence, trade, energy and infrastructure, aiming to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 5 billion. This was agreed during talks between...